Mar 13 2008
The Risk of Travel during Bird Flu Seasons
Avian or Bird Flu is a type of influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect several animal species, including birds, pigs, horses, seals and whales. Influenza viruses that infect birds are called “avian influenza viruses.” Wild birds are considered the natural hosts for influenza virus. Avian influenza viruses do not usually directly infect humans. Human infections [...]